Sheriff Tim Howard admits there are problems in county lockups, many of which he is powerless to do anything about.
He says there are severe staff shortages; staff discipline problems caused when punishments for bad behavior have been overturned in the courts; and, because there aren't enough supervisors.
The sheriff talked about the problems during a recent public meeting called by 100 Black Men of Buffalo.
He says the attitude under several county executives was to use overtime instead of hiring guards.
